Holiday Open Studio
Friday, November 25, 2011 at 2:00 PM 
Next week I will be hosting an open studio at my place. Here are the details:
Friday, December 2nd 6-9 p.m.
300 Broadway Street Studio 107
St. Paul, MN
This event will take place as a part of Lowertown First Fridays and so a number of artist studios throughout Lowertown St. Paul will be open as well. It's a great opportunity to check out the local art scene and pick up a few individually created gifts just in time for the holidays. Tis the season to buy local! But more importantly, this is an evening that I open my doors to friends and supporters to share my artwork and some holiday cheer. There will be plenty of treats! I hope you will be able to stop by.
Joining me in my studio December 2nd will be encaustic artist, Tara Tieso--one of her pieces is pictured above.
What is Encaustic? The word “encaustic” comes from the Greek, meaning “to burn in”. In painting, a medium is created from a mixture of beeswax and resin, melted and pigmented. The molten paint is then fused between each layer with fire. The technique is one of the oldest painting techniques known, dating back to the first century. Tara's encaustic pieces are abstract in nature and incorporate the use of charcoal, intaglio technique, oil paint, and of course, beeswax.
Missed the Mark 24"x30"
I will also have two paintings in the Lowertown Artist Show, opening December 2nd (including the piece above). This is a juried art show of 50 artists who live and work in Lowertown St. Paul. Artwork will be on exhibit at the AZ Gallery and Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar from December 2nd thru January 15th. If you are unable to make the December 2nd opening, please note that an artist reception, with live music, door prizes and refreshments, will be held the evening of December 10th.